1. Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Frock’ in Assam Tourism Ad Upsets Opposition
Priyanka Chopra is getting flak after the opposition government in Assam raised concerns over her “frock” in a recent Assam Tourism calendar ad.
According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, Congress MLAs Nandita Das and Rupjyoti Kurmi criticised Priyanka’s “revealing frock” in an Assam tourism calendar. They reportedly said the outfit was not "sober at all".
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2. ‘Oye Hichki’: Rani Mukerji Goes Back to Her School for Promotions
Oye hichki, a track composed by Jasleen Royal for the Rani Mukerji-starrer Hichki, released on 20 February.
Album of the entire movie, composed by Jasleen, is sung by singer Harshdeep Kaur.
"In this song Oye hichki, we have used utensils, tubs, spoons because that's the sonic space of the film for that particular sequence. The album is the entire journey of Naina (Rani) in the film and exploring the world of Hichki was a lot of fun," Jasleen, also a singer, said in a statement. Listen to the track:
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3. Priyanka Chopra to Star in Subhash Ghai’s ‘Aitraaz 2’?
The latest rumour around the block is that Priyanka Chopra is planning to work in a sequel to 2004 film, Aitraaz. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Subhash Ghai has had the script with him for two years, but only finalised it a month ago.
Producer of the film, Subhash Ghai wants Aitraaz 2 to go on floors by the end of this year. And he wants Priyanka Chopra to star in it.
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4. All’s Well After Amitabh Bachchan Meets Twitter Officials
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who threatened to quit Twitter after losing followers earlier this month, met some officials from the micro-blogging site to understand the digital platform. He says the working on the micro-blogging platform is very apparent.
"The Twitter team came from across the seas to visit me at work and to explain to me how Twitter works... Thank you," Big B tweeted late on Sunday. "The truth of the working is so apparent," he added.
5. Raid: Sufi Song ‘Nit Khair Manga’ Is a Trip to Picturesque Lucknow
After the raging success of Mere Rakshe Qamar in Baadshaho, it seems that Ajay Devgn just can’t get enough. In his upcoming film, Raid, which also stars his Baadshaholove-interest Ileana D’Cruz, another one of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s songs has been re-made. Nit Khair Manga has been re-mastered for Raid, sung by the maestro’s nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
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